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[[File:Samuel Sadler MP.jpg|thumb|right|Samuel Sadler MP, circa 1906]]
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'''Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|JP|VD}} (1842 – 29 September 1911) was a British [[industrialist]], public servant and the first [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] Member of Parliament for [[Middlesbrough]], United Kingdom, the town with which his name is associated.<ref name="times">{{cite news |title= Obituary: Sir Samuel Sadler |work=[[The Times]] |publisher=The Times Digital Archive |date=30 September 1911 |page= 11 }}</ref>
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| death_date = 29 September {{Death year and age|1911|1842}}
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| father = James Sadler
| mother = Mary Ann Millership
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'''Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|JP|VD}} (1842 – 29 September 1911) was a British [[industrialist]], public servant and the first [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] Member of Parliament for [[Middlesbrough]], United Kingdom, the town with which his name is associated.<ref name="times">{{cite news |title= Obituary: Sir Samuel Sadler |work=[[The Times]] |date=30 September 1911 |page= 11 }}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==

Samuel Alexander was the son of James Sadler and Mary Ann Millership of Langley Hall, near Oldbury, Worcestershire (now [[Oldbury, West Midlands]]). Members of the Sadler family contributed greatly to their native district of Oldbury and the [[Black Country]] during the nineteenth century, particularly Samuel Alexander's paternal uncle, [[John Sadler (1820-1910)|John Sadler]].
Samuel Alexander was the son of James Sadler and Mary Ann Millership of Langley Hall, near Oldbury, Worcestershire (now [[Oldbury, West Midlands]]). Members of the Sadler family contributed greatly to their native district of Oldbury and the [[Black Country]] during the nineteenth century, particularly Samuel Alexander's paternal uncle, [[John Sadler (1820-1910)|John Sadler]].


==Career==
==Career==

Sadler was a chemist by profession and, having studied at the [[University of London]], reputedly under [[Michael Faraday]], he established the successful chemicals business of Sadler and Company Limited based at Middlesbrough – [[Teesside]]'s first oil and chemicals company.<ref name="times"/>
Sadler was a chemist by profession and, having studied at the [[University of London]], reputedly under [[Michael Faraday]], he established the successful chemicals business of Sadler and Company Limited based at Middlesbrough – [[Teesside]]'s first oil and chemicals company.<ref name="times"/>


He founded the firm in 1869 as a tar distillery and wood distillery. In 1880 he took over the neighbouring company of Jones & Sharp. It became a limited company in 1883 and subsidiary works were opened at Ulverston, Portsmouth, Carlton and Stockton. Products included coal gas, ammonia soda, ammonium sulphate, sulphuric acid, muriatic acid (HCl), nitric acid, caustic soda, sodium dichromate, oxalic acid, benzoles, carbolic acid (phenol), naphtha light oils, creosote, heavy oil, pitch and coke.<ref>''The Life and Times of Sir S. A. Sadler 1842 – 1911'' J.T. Smith, Remember Middlesbrough Society, 1994</ref> The original works closed in 1971.
He founded the firm in 1869 as a tar distillery and wood distillery. In 1880 he took over the neighbouring company of Jones & Sharp. It became a limited company in 1883 and subsidiary works were opened at Ulverston, Portsmouth, Carlton and Stockton. Products included coal gas, ammonia soda, ammonium sulphate, sulphuric acid, muriatic acid (HCl), nitric acid, caustic soda, sodium dichromate, oxalic acid, benzoles, carbolic acid (phenol), naphtha light oils, creosote, heavy oil, pitch and coke.<ref>''The Life and Times of Sir S. A. Sadler 1842 – 1911'' J.T. Smith, Remember Middlesbrough Society, 1994</ref> The original works closed in 1971.


It was due to the efforts of pioneers such as Sadler that Teesside became established as a leading centre of the [[chemicals industry]] in the United Kingdom. He was also a [[colliery]] owner and had interests in several colliery companies in [[County Durham]].<ref>http://www.dmm.org.uk/company/s002.htm</ref>
It was due to the efforts of pioneers such as Sadler that Teesside became established as a leading centre of the [[chemicals industry]] in the United Kingdom. He was also a [[colliery]] owner and had interests in several colliery companies in [[County Durham]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dmm.org.uk/company/s002.htm|title=Durham Mining Museum - Sir S. A. Sadler Ltd.|website=www.dmm.org.uk}}</ref>


A 434 NRT steamship was named for him in 1876.<ref>''Lloyds Register of Shipping'', 1876</ref>
A 434 NRT steamship was named for him in 1876.<ref>''Lloyds Register of Shipping'', 1876</ref>
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==Public service==
==Public service==
[[File:Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler statue in Middlesbrough.jpg|thumb|upright|The Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler statue in Centre Square, Middlesbrough]]
[[File:Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler statue in Middlesbrough.jpg|thumb|upright|The Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler statue in Centre Square, Middlesbrough]]
Beside his work as an industrialist, Sadler served on Middlesbrough Council from 1873 and became Mayor on three occasions – 1877, 1896 and 1910.<ref>http://www2.middlesbrough.gov.uk/it/webdevt/WebCoun.nsf/678feb1611045b0c8025674d004a2b74/fd710bcd0ac41b5b80256c2b00512081?OpenDocument</ref> He succeeded at the third attempt to be elected as the first Conservative Member of Parliament for the [[Middlesbrough (UK Parliament constituency)|Middlesbrough constituency]] and unseated his predecessor [[Joseph Havelock Wilson]] in the firmly [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] seat at the [[1900 United Kingdom general election|1900 general election]], but was defeated by Wilson at the [[1906 United Kingdom general election|1906 general]].<ref name="craig1885-1918">{{cite book
Beside his work as an industrialist, Sadler served on Middlesbrough Council from 1873 and became Mayor on three occasions – 1877, 1896 and 1910.<ref>Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20070520204522/http://www2.middlesbrough.gov.uk/it/webdevt/WebCoun.nsf/678feb1611045b0c8025674d004a2b74/fd710bcd0ac41b5b80256c2b00512081?OpenDocument, Original link: http://www2.middlesbrough.gov.uk/it/webdevt/WebCoun.nsf/678feb1611045b0c8025674d004a2b74/fd710bcd0ac41b5b80256c2b00512081?OpenDocument</ref> He succeeded at the third attempt to be elected as the first Conservative Member of Parliament for the [[Middlesbrough (UK Parliament constituency)|Middlesbrough constituency]] and unseated his predecessor [[Joseph Havelock Wilson]] in the firmly [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] seat at the [[1900 United Kingdom general election|1900 general election]], but was defeated by Wilson at the [[1906 United Kingdom general election|1906 general]].<ref name="craig1885-1918">{{cite book
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Sadler was greatly interested in the [[Volunteer Force]] and served as Commanding Officer and later [[Colonel#Colonel of the Regiment|Honorary Colonel]] of the [[1st Durham Rifle Volunteers]], which became the [[1st Durham Rifle Volunteers|1st Volunteer Battalion]] of the [[Durham Light Infantry]]. He received the [[Volunteer Decoration]]. As a result of his efforts in this field, and as a reflection of his popularity due to repeated displays of popular philanthropy, Sadler was affectionately referred to as 'the Colonel'.
Sadler was greatly interested in the [[Volunteer Force]] and served as Commanding Officer and later [[Colonel#Colonel of the Regiment|Honorary Colonel]] of the [[1st Durham Rifle Volunteers]], which became the [[1st Durham Rifle Volunteers|1st Volunteer Battalion]] of the [[Durham Light Infantry]]. He received the [[Volunteer Decoration]]. As a result of his efforts in this field, and as a reflection of his popularity due to repeated displays of popular philanthropy, Sadler was affectionately referred to as 'the Colonel'.


Two years following his death, a statue commemorating his service to the town was fashioned by [[Édouard Lantéri]] and erected by subscription in Victoria Square, Middlesbrough.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110608130347/http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/NE/MB03.htm] There is a photograph in the Frith collection. The statue was temporarily moved in 2004 so that construction could be performed on the square.<ref>[http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2005/05/24/soaring-cost-of-statue-case-84229-15552866/ Soaring cost of statue case], ''[[Evening Gazette (Teesside)|Evening Gazette]]'', 24 May 2005. Accessed 2012-09-10.</ref>
Two years following his death, a statue commemorating his service to the town was fashioned by [[Édouard Lantéri]] and erected by subscription in Victoria Square, Middlesbrough.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110608130347/http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/NE/MB03.htm Middlesbrough, MB03, Statue, Monument to Sir Samuel Sadler] There is a photograph in the Frith collection. The statue was temporarily moved in 2004 so that construction could be performed on the square.<ref>[http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2005/05/24/soaring-cost-of-statue-case-84229-15552866/ Soaring cost of statue case], ''[[Evening Gazette (Teesside)|Evening Gazette]]'', 24 May 2005. Accessed 2012-09-10.</ref>


==Marriages and Issue==
==Marriages and Issue==
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Samuel Alexander Sadler married firstly Rachael Sadler Field (1847–1873), his [[first cousin once removed]], daughter of John Field and Mercy Ann Sadler of Oldbury in 1865, by whom he had four children; the eldest, Percy, marrying Mary Young Blair, the daughter of [[George Young Blair]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jakesbarn.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=1 |title=George Young Blair & Drumrauch Hall - jakesbarn.co.uk |access-date=2011-03-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818194742/http://jakesbarn.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=1 |archive-date=18 August 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

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Samuel Alexander Sadler married firstly Rachael Sadler Field (1847–1873), his [[first cousin once removed]], daughter of John Field and Mercy Ann Sadler of Oldbury in 1865, by whom he had issue; the eldest, Percy, marrying Mary Young Blair, the daughter of [[George Young Blair]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jakesbarn.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=1 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-03-02 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818194742/http://jakesbarn.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=1 |archivedate=18 August 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
His second son by his first wife, Cecil James Sadler (b. 1868), married Amy Ropner, daughter of fellow Teesside magnate [[Sir Robert Ropner, 1st Baronet]] (1838–1924) of [[Preston Hall, Preston-on-Tees|Preston Hall]], near [[Stockton-on-Tees]].<ref name="times"/>
His second son by his first wife, Cecil James Sadler (b. 1868), married Amy Ropner, daughter of fellow Teesside magnate [[Sir Robert Ropner, 1st Baronet]] (1838–1924) of [[Preston Hall, Preston-on-Tees|Preston Hall]], near [[Stockton-on-Tees]].<ref name="times"/>


Sadler married secondly her sister Mercy Sadler Field (b. 1853) in 1874, by whom he had issue. His second wife became Lady Sadler and outlived Sadler.<ref name="times"/>
In 1874, the year after his wife's death, Sadler married her sister Mercy Sadler Field (b. 1853), by whom he had a further five children.<ref name="times"/>


==Ancestors==
==Ancestors==
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==Further Sources==
==Further Sources==
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Record of Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler's parliamentary contributions in [[Hansard]] might be viewed on the following link.[https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/people/mr-samuel-sadler/index.html Mr Samuel Sadler (Hansard)]

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Record of Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler's parliamentary contributions in [[Hansard]] might be viewed on the following link.[http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/people/mr-samuel-sadler/]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:27, 14 October 2024

Samuel Sadler
JP VD
Sadler MP, circa 1906
Born1842 (1842)
Died29 September 1911 (aged 68–69)
NationalityBritish
EducationUniversity of London
Occupation(s)chemist, industrialist, public servant, MP
Known forfounder, Sadler and Company
Spouses
Rachael Sadler Field
​
​
(m. 1865; death 1873)​
,
Mercy Sadler Field
​
(m. 1874)​
Children4+5
Parents
  • James Sadler (father)
  • Mary Ann Millership (mother)
RelativesJohn Sadler, uncle

Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler JP VD (1842 – 29 September 1911) was a British industrialist, public servant and the first Conservative Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, the town with which his name is associated.[1]

Background

[edit]

Samuel Alexander was the son of James Sadler and Mary Ann Millership of Langley Hall, near Oldbury, Worcestershire (now Oldbury, West Midlands). Members of the Sadler family contributed greatly to their native district of Oldbury and the Black Country during the nineteenth century, particularly Samuel Alexander's paternal uncle, John Sadler.

Career

[edit]

Sadler was a chemist by profession and, having studied at the University of London, reputedly under Michael Faraday, he established the successful chemicals business of Sadler and Company Limited based at Middlesbrough – Teesside's first oil and chemicals company.[1]

He founded the firm in 1869 as a tar distillery and wood distillery. In 1880 he took over the neighbouring company of Jones & Sharp. It became a limited company in 1883 and subsidiary works were opened at Ulverston, Portsmouth, Carlton and Stockton. Products included coal gas, ammonia soda, ammonium sulphate, sulphuric acid, muriatic acid (HCl), nitric acid, caustic soda, sodium dichromate, oxalic acid, benzoles, carbolic acid (phenol), naphtha light oils, creosote, heavy oil, pitch and coke.[2] The original works closed in 1971.

It was due to the efforts of pioneers such as Sadler that Teesside became established as a leading centre of the chemicals industry in the United Kingdom. He was also a colliery owner and had interests in several colliery companies in County Durham.[3]

A 434 NRT steamship was named for him in 1876.[4]

Public service

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The Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler statue in Centre Square, Middlesbrough

Beside his work as an industrialist, Sadler served on Middlesbrough Council from 1873 and became Mayor on three occasions – 1877, 1896 and 1910.[5] He succeeded at the third attempt to be elected as the first Conservative Member of Parliament for the Middlesbrough constituency and unseated his predecessor Joseph Havelock Wilson in the firmly Liberal seat at the 1900 general election, but was defeated by Wilson at the 1906 general.[6] In addition, he became a Freeman of the Borough, served as Justice of the Peace, Alderman and was honoured with a knighthood on 24 July 1905.

Sadler was greatly interested in the Volunteer Force and served as Commanding Officer and later Honorary Colonel of the 1st Durham Rifle Volunteers, which became the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. He received the Volunteer Decoration. As a result of his efforts in this field, and as a reflection of his popularity due to repeated displays of popular philanthropy, Sadler was affectionately referred to as 'the Colonel'.

Two years following his death, a statue commemorating his service to the town was fashioned by Édouard Lantéri and erected by subscription in Victoria Square, Middlesbrough.Middlesbrough, MB03, Statue, Monument to Sir Samuel Sadler There is a photograph in the Frith collection. The statue was temporarily moved in 2004 so that construction could be performed on the square.[7]

Marriages and Issue

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Samuel Alexander Sadler married firstly Rachael Sadler Field (1847–1873), his first cousin once removed, daughter of John Field and Mercy Ann Sadler of Oldbury in 1865, by whom he had four children; the eldest, Percy, marrying Mary Young Blair, the daughter of George Young Blair.[8] His second son by his first wife, Cecil James Sadler (b. 1868), married Amy Ropner, daughter of fellow Teesside magnate Sir Robert Ropner, 1st Baronet (1838–1924) of Preston Hall, near Stockton-on-Tees.[1]

In 1874, the year after his wife's death, Sadler married her sister Mercy Sadler Field (b. 1853), by whom he had a further five children.[1]

Ancestors

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Further Sources

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Record of Sir Samuel Alexander Sadler's parliamentary contributions in Hansard might be viewed on the following link.Mr Samuel Sadler (Hansard)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Obituary: Sir Samuel Sadler". The Times. 30 September 1911. p. 11.
  2. ^ The Life and Times of Sir S. A. Sadler 1842 – 1911 J.T. Smith, Remember Middlesbrough Society, 1994
  3. ^ "Durham Mining Museum - Sir S. A. Sadler Ltd". www.dmm.org.uk.
  4. ^ Lloyds Register of Shipping, 1876
  5. ^ Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20070520204522/http://www2.middlesbrough.gov.uk/it/webdevt/WebCoun.nsf/678feb1611045b0c8025674d004a2b74/fd710bcd0ac41b5b80256c2b00512081?OpenDocument, Original link: http://www2.middlesbrough.gov.uk/it/webdevt/WebCoun.nsf/678feb1611045b0c8025674d004a2b74/fd710bcd0ac41b5b80256c2b00512081?OpenDocument
  6. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1989) [1974]. British parliamentary election results 1885–1918 (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. ISBN 0-900178-27-2.
  7. ^ Soaring cost of statue case, Evening Gazette, 24 May 2005. Accessed 2012-09-10.
  8. ^ "George Young Blair & Drumrauch Hall - jakesbarn.co.uk". Archived from the original on 18 August 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
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